Bartenders pay range in Lawton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,560 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Lawton earn between $16,890 and $29,770.
- $15K10th
- $17K25th
- $21KMedian
- $30K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,820 | $2,235 | $12.89 |
| Median | $21,230 | $1,769 | $10.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $16,890 | $1,408 | $8.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,770 | $2,481 | $14.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Lawton vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Bartenders in Lawton earn 8% less than the Oklahoma average ($29,260) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $26,820 | $21,230 | $15,180 | $53,560 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $29,260 | $24,790 | $16,230 | $48,050 | 5,860 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Lawton
On the average salary of $26,820, a single filer in Lawton takes home about $23,035 a year, or $1,920 a month and $886 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawton a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawton area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $26,820 buys what about $31,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawton ($42,090). A typical home costs $154,345, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Oklahoma cities
Lawton ranks 4th of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Oklahoma City pays the most ($30,560).
- Oklahoma City$30,560
- Enid$30,230
- Tulsa$30,020
- Lawton$26,820
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Lawton: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Lawton?
$12.90 an hour on average, and $10.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Lawton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $16,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Lawton?
About $23,035 a year ($1,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,820.
Do bartenders earn more in Lawton than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Lawton, OK (30020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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